Pale-winged Trumpeter
NamePale-winged Trumpeter
Common NamePale-winged Trumpeter
Scientific NamePsophia leucoptera
FamilyPsophiidae
Wingspan (cm)65
Length (cm)48
Weight (g)1250
Plumage DetailsMostly glossy black plumage with an iridescent purple-green sheen on the neck and breast. A large, contrasting white patch covers the secondary wing feathers. It has a short, stout, yellowish bill and pale greenish-grey legs.
Vocalization / CallProduces deep, resonant 'trumpeting' calls, often described as a low, booming 'oom-oom-oom' or 'hoo-hoo-hoo' that carries through the forest. Also makes various clucking and growling sounds.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the western Amazon basin, primarily found in southeastern Peru, southwestern Brazil, and northern Bolivia.
Identifying Featureslarge white wing patch, glossy black body, yellowish bill, long pale legs, terrestrial behavior, deep trumpeting calls
Description
The Pale-winged Trumpeter is a medium-sized, terrestrial bird of the Amazon rainforest, characterized by its predominantly black plumage and a striking white patch on its wings. It is known for its distinctive deep, resonant calls and its habit of foraging on the forest floor.
